Mastering Utilitarianism

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According to utilitarianism, what determines the goodness of an action?

  • The happiness it generates
  • The consequences it has
  • The pleasure it brings
  • The usefulness of its consequences (correct)

What does utilitarianism claim about one's actions and behavior?

  • They are good if they bring pleasure
  • They are good if they are directed towards usefulness (correct)
  • They are good if they make others happy
  • They are always good

In utilitarianism, what can be sacrificed for the greater happiness of many?

  • Pleasure
  • Public safety
  • Individual rights (correct)
  • Consequences

What is the main focus of utilitarianism?

<p>Usefulness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the drug war program argued to be permissible in a utilitarian way?

<p>Because it leads to better public safety (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical theory argues for the goodness of pleasure and determines right behavior based on the usefulness of the consequences?

<p>Theory of Utilitarianism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of utilitarianism?

<p>The goodness of pleasure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to utilitarianism, what determines the goodness of an action?

<p>The usefulness of the consequences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When arguing in a utilitarian way, what can be sacrificed for the sake of the greater happiness?

<p>Individual rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ethical theory argues that some individual rights can be sacrificed for the sake of greater happiness?

<p>Utilitarianism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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